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News Releases
2023 News Releases
Scientists From Around the World To Tour Closed Landfill at Mallard Lake May 26
Published 5/25/23
Motorists Reminded To Use Caution To Avoid Turtles This Spring
Published 5/18/23
Popular Forest Preserve Disrict Amenities Open May 5 and 6
Published 5/2/23
Shop the Forest Preserve District's Popular Native Plant Sale May 19 and 20
Published 4/26/23
Free Wood Chips Available at Forest Preserve District's Native Plant Nursery May 20
Published 4/25/23
Celebrate Earth Week and National Volunteer Week by Helping Out at a DuPage Forest Preserve
Published 4/14/23
Graue Mill and Museum Opens for the Season April 15
Published 4/11/23
Spring Prescription Burns Underway to Benefit Habitats
Published 3/24/23
Popular Trout Fishing for Kids Program at Wood Dale Grove March 25
Published 3/17/23
More Accolades at Award-Winning The Preserve at Oak Meadows
Published 2/24/23
Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Welcomes New and Renewed Board Members
Published 2/16/23
Registration for Forest Preserve Summer Camps Opens Feb. 15 for DuPage Residents
Published 2/10/23
Coyotes Out Looking for Love as Mating Season Peaks
Published 2/1/23
Support Forest Preserve District Conservation Efforts With 3:1 Matching Challenge From Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
Published 1/31/23
Willowbrook Wildlife Center to Receive $2 Million for Efficiency Improvements Thanks to Rep. Sean Casten
Published 1/4/23
2022 News Releases
Forest Preserve District Approves 2023 Budget and 2022 Tax Levy
Published 12/22/22
Forest Preserve District Closes Forest Preserves and Facilities Dec. 23 Due to Forecast for Unsafe Conditions
Published 12/22/22
Newly Elected Forest Preserve District Sworn In
Published 12/8/22
Get Ready for a Flurry of Winter Fun!
Published 12/2/22
Play It Safe in the Outdoors This Winter
Published 12/2/22
Support DuPage Forest Preserves on Giving Tuesday and Through 2022
Published 11/28/22
DuPage Forest Preserve 2023 Annual Permits Go on Sale Dec. 1
Published 11/18/22
Take Exclusive Tour of DuPage Forest Preserve District's Urban Stream Research Center Nov. 19
Published 11/3/22
Forest Preserve District Awarded Grant to Restore Woodland at Blackwell
Published 11/1/22
Why You Might See More Coyotes This Time of Year
Published 10/27/22
Prescribed Fire Season Set to Begin in DuPage Forest Preserves
Published 10/26/22
Forest Preserve District Officials Join Local Trail Enthusiasts to Celebrate Important Trail Connection
Published 10/21/22
On the Road This Fall? Watch for Deer!
Published 10/7/22
Have Fun in the Fields at Kline Creek Farm's Annual Corn Harvest
Published 10/7/22
Forest Preserve District Hosts Solarbration
Published 10/5/22
Public Invited to Comment Online On Plans for Blackwell, Greene Valley, and Waterfall Glen
Published 9/29/22
Fall Festival at Danada, Forest Preserve District's Largest Event, Returns for Two Days
Published 9/21/22
Forest Preserve District Hosts Parking Lot Party at Waterfall Glen on Oct. 1
Published 9/20/22
Ceremonial Groundbreaking Celebrates New Net-Zero-Designed Willowbrook Wildlife Center and Visitor Center
Published 8/16/22
District Volunteer Program a Finalist for Governor's Hometown Award
Published 8/9/22
Visitors Invited to Join "Pollinators of DuPage" Bioblitz Aug. 20 – 28
Published 8/8/22
Get Moving With Take a Hike! Challenge Starting in September
Published 7/28/22
Support DuPage Forest Preserves Through A Night for Nature Sept. 15
Published 7/26/22
Archery Open House Showcases Popular Sport at Blackwell Aug. 6
Published 7/20/22
Mayslake Renovation Project Kicks Off
Published 7/18/22
Go Native in Your Garden at Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale
Published 7/7/22
State Agency to Treat for Invasive Moths in four DuPage Forest Preserves
Published 6/9/22
Work to Begin June 8 on Hidden Lake Bridge Improvements
Published 6/7/22
District's Fleet Ranked No. 4 in Nation
Published 6/6/22
Public Invited to Comment June 11 on Plans for Blackwell, Greene Valley, and Waterfall Glen
Published 5/26/22
Planning a Party, Field Trip, or Corporate Event? Book a 'Find It at Fullersburg' Outing
Published 5/25/22
Just for Kids Fishing Derby Returns to Blackwell June 12
Published 5/12/22
Motorists Reminded to Use Caution to Avoid Turtles This Spring
Published 5/3/22
Go Native in Your Garden at Native Plant Sale May 13 & 14 at Mayslake
Published 4/28/22
Scenic Overlook at Greene Valley Opens for Season May 7
Published 4/27/22
Free Wood Chips Available at Blackwell Nursery May 14 and 21
Published 4/26/22
New ADA-Accessible Kayak and Canoe Launch Opens at Blackwell Forest Preserve
Published 4/25/22
Blackwell Family Campground Opens for Season May 6
Published 4/21/22
Board Approves Project That Transforms Willowbrook Wildlife Center
Published 4/19/22
Longtime Volunteer Appointed to Friends Board
Published 4/15/22
District Moves One Step Closer to Approving Willowbrook Master Plan Project
Published 4/13/22
Celebrate Earth Week in April by Helping at District Volunteer Workdays
Published 4/4/22
Tickets Go on Sale April 11 for Exclusive In-Person Native Plant Presale
Published 3/29/22
Sign Up for Text Alerts and More for Latest on DuPage Forest Preserves
Published 3/22/22
Enjoy Nature-Focused Artwork at 'Hidden Creativity' Exhibit at Mayslake Through April 30
Published 3/21/22
Assorted Items for Sale Through Online Auctions
Published 3/17/22
Trout Season Opens April 2 in Three DuPage Forest Preserves
Published 3/16/22
Boaters Invited to Take Free Boater Education Course April 9
Published 3/14/22
District Begins Spring Prescription Burn Season to Benefit Habitats
Published 3/8/22
Introduce Kids to Trout Fishing at Pre-season Program March 26 at Wood Dale Grove
Published 3/7/22
Man's Body Found at Pratt's Wayne Woods off Munger Road
Published 3/4/22
Mayslake Hall to Undergo Yearlong Exterior Improvements Beginning in May
Published 3/2/22
Play in Nature at Fun Summer Camps for Kids and Teens
Published 2/15/22
Take a Romantic Night Walk at Fullersburg Woods Feb. 11 & 12
Published 1/18/22
District Earns Standard & Poor's AAA Rating on Recent Bond Issue
Published 1/11/22